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Zootopia 2 Surpasses Avatar: Fire and Ash as Disney’s Top 2025 Film

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Zootopia 2 grossed about $1.744 billion worldwide by January 2026
  • Avatar: Fire and Ash earned about $1.379 billion globally
  • Zootopia 2 became the highest-grossing Hollywood film in China

Zootopia 2 achieved the highest global box office earnings among Disney films released in 2025, surpassing Avatar: Fire and Ash by a substantial margin. This development is based on documented revenue figures and market performance up to January 25, 2026.

By the end of January 2026, Zootopia 2 had reached approximately $1.744 billion in worldwide ticket sales. This performance established it as Disney’s highest-grossing animated feature and the leading American-produced animated film in terms of global revenue.

Avatar: Fire and Ash, another major Disney release in 2025, recorded a worldwide gross of about $1.379 billion by the same date. This figure placed it as the third-highest-grossing film released that year, behind Zootopia 2 and at least one other title not detailed in the available data.

In the Chinese market, Zootopia 2 generated approximately 4.25 billion yuan, which is roughly equivalent to $610 million. This result made it the most successful Hollywood film ever released in China based on box office receipts.

What the numbers show

  • Zootopia 2: $1.744 billion global box office by January 25, 2026
  • Avatar: Fire and Ash: $1.379 billion global box office by the same date
  • Zootopia 2: 4.25 billion yuan ($610 million) in China alone

According to published box office data, Zootopia 2 outperformed Avatar: Fire and Ash in total global earnings. This outcome positioned Zootopia 2 as Disney’s top film release for the year 2025, based on cumulative revenue.

The financial success of Zootopia 2 in China contributed significantly to its worldwide total. The film’s earnings in that market set a new record for Hollywood releases, according to available industry reports.

Both films contributed to Disney’s overall market presence in 2025, but Zootopia 2’s higher earnings distinguished it within the studio’s release slate. The data reflects box office performance through January 25, 2026, as documented by multiple industry sources.

Market analysts and industry publications have highlighted the box office achievements of Zootopia 2, particularly its strong reception in international markets such as China. The film’s performance has been recognized in industry reporting as a key outcome for Disney’s 2025 film portfolio.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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